trenches

Long, narrow, usually steep-sided cuts into the earth, as to receive pipes, wires, or footings; may also be used for defensive cuts, especially when the excavated earth is heaped in front as a barrier.

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trenches
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
December 12, 2012
Last Updated
March 8, 2024